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3 WELCOME TO FOUNDATIONS! In the months ahead, we are going to talk about one of the most important aspects of every ones life. It is at the center of how we live. It determines the decisions we make, how we treat the people we love, the emotions we experience throughout the day, and the eternal impact we make. Any Christian should find this class to be enriching and helpful in deepening their faith and understanding.

4 “And this is my prayer: that your love may abound more and more in knowledge and depth of insight, so that you may be able to discern what is best.” “And this is my prayer: that your love may abound more and more in knowledge and depth of insight, so that you may be able to discern what is best.” – Philippians 1:9–10

5 WHAT IS CHRISTIAN DOCTRINE? Christian doctrine is an ORGANIZED SUMMARY of what the BIBLE TEACHES about the most important issues of life. Or, to put it in another way, doctrine is the study of what God has to say about questions such as: - How do I determine right from wrong? -What happens to me when I die? -Why do bad things happen to good people? -Where do I find the life that I long for?

6 WHAT IS CHRISTIAN THEOLOGY? A working definition of theology is: FAITH SEEKING UNDERSTANDING. and It is any study that answers the questions, “What does the whole Bible teach us today?” about any given topic.

7 Christianity is a thinking faith! If you are not asking questions, you’re not growing in faith. However, questions by themselves are not enough; we have to also seek the answers. WHY LEARN DOCTRINE?

8 1. Because knowing the truth about God helps me KNOW GOD BETTER

9 Knowing truths about God is not enough to give you a relationship with Him. We all know people who know truths about the Bible and about God but don’t really know him in a personal way. Still, to get to know God better and better, you and I must learn more and more of the truth about Him. If you are going to get to know God, you have to know the truth about Him.

10 WHY LEARN DOCTRINE? 2. Because knowledge is an ESSENTIAL FOUNDATION

11 We all build our lives on a foundation that guides the decisions we make and the direction we take. Sometimes we try to build our foundation on the opinions of others. Sometimes we attempt to make our feelings our foundation. Sometimes we try to build our foundation on traditions. But the only foundation that is strong enough to build on is knowledge of God! Essential Foundation

12 Building a good foundation for life takes a great deal of time. And, to be honest with you, it’s tough work. To build a foundation you have to get down and dig. I honor you for willing to take this class. By taking part in this study series you’re saying, “I’m willing to dig in. I’m willing to do the tough work. I want God to build a lasting foundation for my life!” Essential Foundation

13 1.“Tossed back and forth by the waves …” Without truth I am vulnerable to CIRCUMSTANCES “Blown here and there by every wind of teaching …” Without truth I am victimized by FALSE TEACHINGS. What is life WITHOUT a foundation like?

14 “Therefore everyone who hears these words of mine and puts them into practice is like a wise man who built his house on the rock. The rain came down, the streams rose, and the winds blew and beat against that house; yet it did not fall, because it had its foundations on the rock.” “Therefore everyone who hears these words of mine and puts them into practice is like a wise man who built his house on the rock. The rain came down, the streams rose, and the winds blew and beat against that house; yet it did not fall, because it had its foundations on the rock.” - Matthew 7:24-25 What is life WITH a foundation like?

15 WHY LEARN DOCTRINE? Because doctrine feeds my soul Because knowing the truth enables me to serve others Because knowing the truth protects against error

16 How can we equip ourselves and our kids for survival in a disintegrating culture? With TRUTH firmly believed, clearly taught, and consistently lived out.

17 WHY LEARN DOCTRINE? Because how I think determines HOW I ACT You cannot change the way you act without changing the way you believe. God’s truth changes the way we act. It will change the way you parent. It will change the way you work, the way you handle your business. It will change the way you think about the future and the past. IT WILL CHANGE YOU!

18 WHY LEARN DOCTRINE? 1.STUDY THE TRUTH - 2 Timothy 2:15 2.LIVE THE TRUTH - Psalm 25:5 3.DEFEND THE TRUTH - 1 Peter 3:15 Because I am commanded to:

19 Warning: Knowledge All by Itself Can Be Very Dangerous! Knowledge must be balanced with DISCERNMENT. - Philippians 1:9-10 Knowledge must be balanced with GRACE. - 2 Peter 3:18 Knowledge must be balanced with LOVE. - 1 Corinthians 8:1 & 13:2

20 Classes begin February 26 th ! 9:30 am – 2pm, one Saturday a month! Join ‘Foundations at Compass’ on Facebook! Classes begin February 26 th ! 9:30 am – 2pm, one Saturday a month! Join ‘Foundations at Compass’ on Facebook!